Find An Expert Phonics Tutor For Learners In Reading
Find a tutor
Why choose online lessons
Wider Choice of Tutors
Thousands of expert tutors across the UK so you can find the perfect match.
Flexible & Convenient
Online lessons that fit your schedule — learn from anywhere.
Proven Results & Safety
Highly-rated tutors, vetted profiles, and interactive tools for better outcomes.
Building Phonics Confidence for Learners in Reading with Online Tutors
For parents in Reading, that first whisper of a child struggling with phonics can feel like a significant moment. With competitive entry to schools like Reading School or Kendrick, the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check often feels like the first real hurdle. It’s natural to worry if your child is truly ready, or if they’re starting to fall behind before they’ve even begun.
We understand this concern. You don't have to become an expert in phonics tutoring to help your child. We connect students in Reading with expert online tutors from across the UK, offering the focused support that builds real confidence, right from your home.
How Tutorful Works
Step-by-Step Guide for Using Tutorful
Choose your tutor
94% of our tutors hold advanced degrees, Master’s and PhD), have 2+ years of experience and are fully DBS-checked. Find the perfect tutor to boost your confidence and achieve your learning goals.
Book your tutoring session
Start your learning journey with a guaranteed first lesson. Choose a time that works for you, book seamlessly through our platform, and pay only after your lesson.
Start your tuition online
Learn with personalised private lessons in our secure online classroom. Watch and rewatch recorded sessions anytime. Start your tailored learning experience today!
From Sounds to Stories: Building Phonics Understanding
A strong grasp of phonics means more than just passing the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check. It’s about the quiet relief a child feels when they can confidently sound out new words, transforming text from a jumble into a coherent story. Imagine them picking up a book without hesitation, engaging with schoolwork, and entering primary school with a solid foundation. This early understanding builds the bedrock for all future learning, helping them thrive in subjects beyond just English, and approach assessments with genuine self-assurance.
Find a tutor
Expert Phonics Guidance, Tailored to Your Child's Learning
When you're seeking Phonics support, you want someone who truly understands how to bring those early sounds and letters to life for your child. You don't need to sift through endless profiles. Tell us about your child's learning style and what they need to work on. We'll then thoughtfully match them with an expert online tutor who is skilled at building confidence and making Phonics engaging, ensuring a connection that helps them flourish.
A Tutorful Phonics session is far more than a simple video call. Our interactive online classroom is designed for active learning. Imagine your child and their tutor sharing a digital whiteboard, working through word blending or tricky spellings together in real-time. Annotation tools allow the tutor to highlight specific phonemes or demonstrate letter formation. Plus, every lesson is recorded, so your child can revisit challenging sounds or recap blending techniques whenever they need a refresher.
With online tutoring, your child can learn Phonics from the comfort of your home in Reading, completely removing travel time and disruption. Our UK-wide network means you're not limited by who lives nearby, giving you access to the best specialists. We'll work around your family's schedule, whether that's after school or at the weekend. If the first tutor isn’t quite the right fit, we’ll cover their first session with a new match, ensuring your child gets the support they deserve.
Meet some of our
7 Phonics tutors in Reading:
£31/hr
5.0
Davina P
Experienced Head of Y5 and current Year 6 Teacher Phonics
A highly motivated and experienced primary teacher, I am a former Head of Year 5 and currently teach Year 6. Alongside this, I have over a decade of tutoring experience, supporting learners from Year 2 through to adult education.I pride myself on ensuring that every student I work with makes clear progress, builds confidence, and can apply their learning across the curriculum. My sessions are engaging, supportive, and purposeful, students leave each lesson feeling positive, accomplished, and motivated to continue improving.With my background as both a classroom teacher and school leader, I understand...
Read more
£62/hr
4.9
Clare C
Looking for last minute 11+Phonics Tutoring? Look no further!
I lived abroad for many years teaching in the British School of Rio de Janeiro and have experience teaching KS2, KS3, GCSE and IB students. I have also taught University Level classes in pedagogy and the art of teaching. I have experience working with SEN children and encouraging those with learning difficulties to reach their full potential.
During my time at the British School I taught Key Stage 3 ICT we covered topics like video making, podcasts, spreadsheets, databases, word-processing, e-safety, communications, project management, hardware and software, using a variety of different software...
Read more
£60/hr
4.9
Polly L
Primary Phonics Teacher and 11+ Tutor
My name is Polly and I am a qualified primary school teacher with 10+ years experience in schools.I have been tutoring online for the last six years as an 11+ and SAT's specialist.In my lessons I use a variety of test style questions, pictures and activities to help your child with their learning. Lessons are interactive and a mixture of learning, activities and games. The aim of the lesson is to learn in a relaxed environment so that your child feels comfortable. I can provide homework if you like. Lessons are 30, 45 or 60 minutes. All lessons take place within the Tutorful online classroom as...
Read more
£34/hr
5.0
Luke S
Charismatic Primary school Phonics Tutor
Hi my name is Luke and I am 28. I am a history graduate with a PGCE and a passion for both learning and teaching. I have 8 years experience working in primary schools with every age group from years R up to 6. My roles have included being a teacher during placement, teaching assistant and cover teacher. I am very experienced in working 1 to 1 with children and have ran large amounts of different interventions through the years. These range from phonics and handwriting to mathematics and writing conferencing.I am very familiar with the key stage 2 curriculum and the requirements to be successful...
Read more
£48/hr
5.0
Qurat K
Qualified Teacher|SATs & GCSE Maths Specialist Phonics
🎓 Qualified Primary Teacher | EYFS, Phonics, SATs, 11+ & GCSE Maths Specialist | EYFS–KS3 Support🔔 Availability🌟 SATs & GCSE Summer Preparation – Limited Spaces 🌟I am currently offering a limited number of tailored SATs (Year 5 → Year 6) and GCSE (Year 10 → Year 11) summer preparation programmes throughout July and August.These sessions are carefully designed to: • Build confidence and independence ahead of the new academic year • Strengthen key maths and English skills and address learning gaps • Develop strong exam technique and problem-solving strategies for SATs and GCSE successEach programm...
Read more
£82/hr
5.0
John M
Specialist teacher offering Phonics tutoring
I teach English language from primary up to GCSE level. I teachEnglish Literature set texts used by exam boards such as AQA, Pearson Edexcel, Eduqas, and OCR. I also teach the Pearson Edexcel iGCSE and the Cambridge English First Language iGCSE.I work with students with entrance examinations, from 7 plus up to 13 plus.I teach students studying English as a Foreign Language(ESL) who are taking the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) I’m a specialist trained SEN teacher, with a wealth of training and experience working with neurodiversity, including autistic, ADHD and dyslexic s...
Read more
£28/hr
4.8
Momna A
Strategic Academic Phonics Tutor.
Hello Students,I am a passionate and dedicated educator with a strong commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. Experienced in designing and delivering creative theory-based, student-centred lessons that cater to diverse learning needs. Skilled in classroom management using techniques pursued for decades by schools, lesson planning and using innovative teaching and technology methods to promote academic growth and personal development. Committed to inspiring, encouraging critical thinking and nurturing a lifelong love of learning.I cater in KS1, KS2, KS3 and more specifically...
Read more
98% of our students said
their tutors made a difference
Find a tutor
Daria A
I have been getting lessons from Dasha for almost a year now, and my skills have greatly improved. She has been a tremendous help to my learning and my future opportunity for developing new skills and knowledge. I could not recommend her enough.
Shaw S
2nd Jul 2026
Chelsey S
Chelsey is a very kind and professional tutor. She raised my kid confidence and made his lesson fun and enjoyable. the lesson are a combination of homework review, reading and grammar. All in a fun way
Sarah E
29th Jun 2026
Sara C
Sara has been fantastic with my 5-year-old. I initially shared my concerns about Dawud’s reading and maths, and she reassured me that with the right support, he would improve and be ready for the phonics screening. I noticed a significant boost in his confidence and reading ability even after the first session. Highly recommended — she is both skilled and very kind.
Sara K
12th Apr 2026
Emma J
We’re very happy to have Teacher Emma as our son’s Phonics teacher. She is very encouraging and patient, which makes a big difference. As we’ve just moved to the UK and English is not our first language, we truly appreciate how smoothly our son is able to learn with her.
Chun Y
8th Apr 2026
Emma S
Emma has been teaching my son (aged 6) and daughter (aged 3) over the last two months. Emma has been fantastic at maintaining their attention given their age and also making the lessons fun and engaging. Our children have already made exceptional progress given the short time she has spent with them! Thank you so much Emma :)
GHAYATHRI M
26th Mar 2026
Lily E
Lily is a kind, patient, and thoughtful teacher. She understands how to support my autistic child and always gives them the time they need to think and respond without pressure.
Her lessons are engaging and well structured, and she also helps children understand feelings, kindness, and how to treat others with respect. My child genuinely enjoys learning with Lily and always looks forward to their lessons. We really appreciate the care and understanding Lily brings to her teaching.
Anisa M
8th Mar 2026
Jayne C
Jayne is a fantastic teacher.She helped assess my daughter's level in English and Math.Jayne is very flexible and my daughter enjoyed the lesson very much.
Eunice A
10th Feb 2026
Joanne W
My daughter Ariya has been taking lessons with Joanne for more than 6 months now and she(my daughter) has improved in her phonics and reading so much. Joanne is so kind, patient and a super fun teacher. They started when my daughter was 5 and I was a bit worried with how she would handle online tutoring but Joanne makes it seamless and Ariya is right there with her the entire time. 10/10 teacher!
Batzaya C
26th Jan 2026
Frequently
asked questions
See all FAQs
Online Phonics tutoring offers learners in Reading access to a wider pool of specialist tutors from across the UK. This means your child gets highly effective, personalised support tailored to strengthen their foundational reading skills, which can build confidence and readiness for all early academic assessments, including those leading to competitive schools like Reading School and Kendrick School.